What was found in Duncansville's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2200 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1290 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 100 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 96.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 62.5 µg/L 3.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 25.5 µg/L 170% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.5 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 12.3 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.72 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 9.24 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.53 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.43 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.08 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2.78 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.75 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 1.65 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.43 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.15 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dinoseb | 0.7000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 0.4900 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.4600 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.3040 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0760 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0047 mg/L 31% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Duncansville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BLAIR TWP WATER & SEWER AUTH | 2,550 |
| DUNCANSVILLE MUNI WATER AUTH | 2,350 |
| BEL AIR PARK APTS | 44 |
Frequently asked questions about Duncansville tap water
Is Duncansville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Duncansville. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Duncansville?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Duncansville, Pennsylvania to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Duncansville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Duncansville include Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Barium. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.